Matthew and Paul bask in the glow of an enjoyably easy late afternoon at Elland Road, revel in the continued development of the kids and marvel at Xhaka benefitting from refereeing leniency.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on December 18, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on December 18, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Plus we look forward to the EFL Cup and beyond, ponder the captaincy question, and wonder what Arteta’s vision for for a future front-man is.

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